Pep Guardiola may have to change his Man City plans for John Stones. He showed signs of early promise with the Citizens. But, things have gone a little south for the Englishman in Manchester. He still continues to perform well for the national team though. In fact, he was great for England in the EUROs. True Citizens can never forget his performance in the UCL 2023 final against Inter. He was everywhere on the field. The 30-year-old was pretty much the reason why they won the continental treble. But, now he finds himself in a rather tough spot.
Man City star John Stones out of favor under Pep Guardiola?
As per manchestereveningnews.co.uk, the defender has merely played 45 minutes of football in the Premier League this season. Those are not good numbers for someone of his quality. Surprisingly, he has started for England in 8 of his last 9 games. Meanwhile, he has only been a starter in 1 of City’s last 9. Fans are left wondering whether the Man City star John Stones is out of favor under Pep Guardiola. Pep was constantly backing the defender in his early days.
What’s next for the England star?
The defender never really got his place back in the lineup ever since the signing of Gvardiol. At his best, the 30-year-old can easily play in any of the top teams. Also, his fluidity in the back makes him even more valuable. He is more than capable of playing as a holding midfielder. The time with England in the UEFA Nations League could actually help Man City star John Stones to force Pep Guardiola to change his plans. Will the 30-year-old re-establish himself as a regular starter at the Etihad? If not, he may be tempted to leave in search of regular playtime on-the-field.
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